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It’s been your dream to write a novel for many years. Perhaps you’ve started to write, and got stuck. Or maybe you’re waiting for the happy day when you get the perfect idea for a novel which will be an instant bestseller. Here’s a secret: every published novelist knows that there’s only one “secret” you … Read more
I’m a huge Scrivener fan. The program is not only perfect for writing, it’s also excellent for managing everything writers need to manage, before and after writing. I’ve had some questions about using Scrivener to write a novel, so let’s look at some Scrivener tips that will help you to write with confidence. When I … Read more
No time to write your book? No one has time — we all have many things we could (and maybe should) be doing rather than writing. I’ve been falling into the “no time” trap myself recently, so let’s look at great time management tips which have helped me to get back on track. Time management … Read more
You want to write a novel. Unfortunately, you don’t have any ideas. Every idea which comes to you seems trite and unoriginal. You want a great idea, a perfect idea… an idea which will create a best-selling novel. Sadly, if you’re looking for an original idea, something that’s never been done before, you may be … Read more
On some days, writers would rather eat worms than write. You decide that you really need to clean out your closets, mow the lawn, go shopping for Christmas presents (in July), and so on — anything rather than sit down and focus, and write. Let’s look at some writing tips to help with that. Important: … Read more
You want to write a novel. If you’re lucky, you already have an idea or three — or even a dozen. But which idea will you choose? On the other hand, perhaps you’ve always wanted to publish a novel, but don’t have any ideas at all. Let’s look at ways to get started writing, … Read more